Barbar Temple
معبد باربار
The site of a Dilmun temple about 4,000 years old, where three temples built one atop another and a sacred spring pool are clearly preserved.
The Barbar Temple site lies in Barbar village and consists of three temples built one over another, dating to roughly 3000–2000 BCE. They are believed to have been dedicated to Enki, god of fresh water and wisdom. The site is modest in size and features stone-built platforms, altars and a sacred spring pool reached by steps leading down. There are walkways and interpretive signs, and admission is free. It is about 10 minutes by car from Qal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) and can be visited together with it.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Qal'at al-Bahrain
- Royal Camel Farm
- Khamis Mosque
- Dilmun Burial Mounds (A'ali)
- Bab Al Bahrain
- Manama Souq
- Bahrain World Trade Center
- Adliya Block 338